Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6735.
This recall involves all 2003 through 2016 models of Rocky Mountain bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub. Bicycles that do not have disc brakes are not included in this recall. When the front QR is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm -- or the width of a #2 pencil -- between the QR and disk brake rotor on the wheel, the bicycle is included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6735.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Rocky Mountain Bicycle Dealers Nationwide And Online At Www.bikes.com (rocky Mountain Bicycles), Www.ems.com (eastern Mountain Sports), Www.jensonusa.com, Www.mikesbikes.com And Www.performancebike.com From May 2002 Through April 2016 From Between $250 And $15,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6735.
Rocky Mountain toll-free at 800-663-2512 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info@bikes.com or online at www.bikes.com and click on Safety/Recall at the bottom of the page.
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Rocky Mountain Bicycle Dealers Nationwide And Online At Www.bikes.com (rocky Mountain Bicycles), Www.ems.com (eastern Mountain Sports), Www.jensonusa.com, Www.mikesbikes.com And Www.performancebike.com From May 2002 Through April 2016 From Between $250 And $15,000. Recall FAQ
Rocky Mountain Bicycle Dealers Nationwide And Online At Www.bikes.com (rocky Mountain Bicycles), Www.ems.com (eastern Mountain Sports), Www.jensonusa.com, Www.mikesbikes.com And Www.performancebike.com From May 2002 Through April 2016 From Between $250 And $15,000. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard. The notice was published on May 19, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 17,300 units are potentially affected.